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Liz Day Care Centre Ponders End

Ofsted: Expected standard·
5.0(8 Google reviews) ·193 High Street, Enfield, EN3 4DZ · Enfield
Number of places
24 places
Age range
1–4 yrs
Last inspected
Jun 2026
Local authority
Enfield

About this day nursery

Liz Day Care Centre aims to provide a nurturing environment where children are encouraged to become active, independent learners through free choice and adult-led experiences. The centre prioritises high-quality provision, ensuring children have ample opportunities to learn and develop according to their individual needs.

They offer a safe, secure, and friendly space, celebrating cultural diversity and upholding inclusive practices for all children, staff, and the wider community. Committed to fostering a positive start to early learning, Liz Day Care Centre works closely with parents, external services, and agencies to meet the comprehensive needs of children and their families.

The centre operates from 7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks a year, closing only for bank holidays and one week over Christmas. They cater for children aged 3 months to 11 years, providing full and part-time places.

Staff are fully qualified and trained, and parents can access updates on their child's day and development via the Famly App. The centre also provides fresh and healthy food, prepared by an in-house chef, four times a day.

Our ethos

Liz Day Care Centre vision is to provide an environment that allows children to become active learners that offers free choice, encouragement and independence, which includes adult led experiences and working in partnership with parents. At Liz Day Care Centre our mission is to provide a high quality environment that provides children with opportunities to learn and develop in an environment that meet their individual needs.

What it's like

Children are happy, settled and cared for at this welcoming setting. They develop positive relationships with staff, who understand their needs and support them to feel safe, included and valued. Children enjoy learning and playing together. Staff encourage children to participate in group activities, where they sing songs that celebrate each child.

Play-based learningInclusive practiceIn-house chefFamly App

Pricing & funding

The nursery requires a non-refundable registration fee of £55. Prices for childcare start from £55. A 5% sibling discount is available for the oldest child, and no deposit is required to secure a place. Childcare vouchers are accepted.

Funding accepted

15 hours — eligible 2-year-olds15 hours — universal (3–4 yrs)30 hours — working parents (3–4 yrs)15 hours — working parents (9 months–2 yrs)Tax-Free Childcare

Good to know

  • A non-refundable registration fee of £55 is required.
  • No deposit is needed to secure a place.
  • A 5% sibling discount is offered for the oldest child.
  • Childcare vouchers are accepted.
  • Contact the nursery directly for detailed pricing and payment options.
  • Funding is available for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds, and from September 2024, for 9-month-olds and above.

Key facts

Opening hours

7:30 am to 6:30 pm, 51 weeks per year (closed bank holidays and one week at Christmas)

Food

Fresh and healthy food 4 times a day made from inhouse chef

Age range

3 months to 11 years

Session types

Full-time, Part-time

Registered with Ofsted

2024

Ofsted Inspection — new report card

Expected standard

Last inspected Jun 2026

Headline: Expected standard

Grade summary

Exceptional
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Strong standard
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Expected standard
Needs attention
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Urgent improvement
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Each dot represents one of the six inspection categories. Headline is the average of the six grades, rounded up.

Category grades

AchievementExpected standard
Behaviour, attitudes and establishing routinesExpected standard
Children's welfare and wellbeingExpected standard
Curriculum and teachingExpected standard
InclusionExpected standard
Leadership and governanceExpected standard
Age range
1 to 4
Registers
Early Years Register
Ofsted Inspection

Ofsted report for Liz Day Care Centre Ponders End

Last inspected 4 June 2026

What it's like to attend

Children are happy, settled and cared for at this welcoming setting. They develop positive relationships with staff, who understand their needs and support them to feel safe, included and valued. Children enjoy learning and playing together. Staff encourage children to participate in group activities, where they sing songs that celebrate each child.

Inspector highlights

  • Children make progress from their starting points in achievement, behaviour, and welfare.
  • Children develop confidence and language skills through interactions, songs, and discussions.
  • Staff support children to build positive relationships and encourage consideration and care.
  • The setting creates an inclusive environment, welcoming children and families from diverse backgrounds.
  • Leaders design a curriculum that considers children's interests and developmental stages.
  • Children benefit from regular outings within the local community to understand their environment.
  • Parents speak highly of the nursery and report children are happy, settled, and making progress.

Areas to develop

  • 1Leaders should ensure that staff consistently provide high-quality interactions to engage all children in learning experiences.
  • 2Leaders should support staff to extend children's communication and language more consistently during interactions and activities.

Inclusion & environment

How they support every child

SEND provision

Staff work in partnership with parents and external professionals to reduce barriers to learning and development, accessing local authority support and strategies when concerns are identified to ensure children receive the necessary support.

EAL / language support

The centre effectively supports children who speak English as an additional language by using translation tools, learning key words from home languages, and employing multilingual staff to remove communication barriers.

Google Reviews of Liz Day Care Centre Ponders End

5.0
(8 Google reviews)
itziar lantigua
5 months ago

Excellent service from the staff. My child is so happy to start daycare. At first, he cried during the adjustment period, but now he doesn't even say goodbye when we leave him. Thank you so much to the whole team! I'm 100% happy with you.

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Noshin Taslima
a year ago

Teachers are very friendly and they encourage toddlers for different activity. My daughter loves to go to Liz Day Care. I can see the progress in her growth. I really recommend it . All the best to Liz Day Care for it’s upcoming years.

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Selim Mustafa
a year ago

I can’t express my gratitude in finding such a great nursery for my child .staff are very professional and I’ve found my child has developed very well in there environment .

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Abubakar Hassan
a year ago

Mo always looks forward to be dropped off to liz. Great staff and super friendly with kids. Thank you

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Oloyede “Tunji Bamgbola” Bamgbola
a year ago

Nice people, friendly and caring towards the kids.

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Inspection history

Most recent inspection

4 June 2026

Expected standard

Only one graded inspection on record — a trend chart will appear here once a second graded report is published.

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